St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School: “A Legacy of Hope”

01/10/2025 11 min Episodio 1
St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School: “A Legacy of Hope”

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St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School: “A Legacy of Hope”Episode 1: “A Legacy of Hope” introduces Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission and School in Thoreau, New Mexico, as a vital source of support for the Navajo (Diné) community. Founded in the 1970s, the mission started with a single classroom and church and has since expanded into a beacon of light across the eastern Navajo Nation.This episode sets the tone for a mission deeply rooted in faith, education, and cultural respect. These efforts are spearheaded by dedicated staff, such as Chris Halter, the mission’s Executive Director, and symbolized by individuals like Darlene Arviso, known as the “water lady,” who delivers not only necessities but also dignity and hope across the Eastern Navajo Nation.www.stbonaventuremission.org